Overview
- LULAC District VIII said the parade committee and district leadership voted to cancel the 2026 event out of an abundance of caution tied to perceived immigration enforcement risks.
- The decision was announced Feb. 27; the parade had been scheduled for Saturday, May 4, in downtown Houston.
- Organizers said the safety of children and parents is their highest priority and that no celebration outweighs that responsibility.
- The cancellation applies only to this year, and organizers plan to restore the parade in 2027 if conditions allow the community to gather without fear.
- LULAC acknowledged disappointment for long-time participants, sponsors, schools, and community partners who support the event.